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Here are 10 free tools for Microsoft Windows that can enhance your productivity and make your computing experience even better: Microsoft PowerToys PowerToys is a set of utilities developed by Microsoft that provides various useful features, including a window manager, image resizer, and keyboard shortcut manager. To install Microsoft PowerToys, you should open a Powershell command box and run the …
10 Free Tools for Microsoft Windows Read MoreA product key is a unique alphanumeric code that is required to activate a software product. In the case of Windows operating system, a product key is a 25-character code that is used to activate the Windows operating system after it has been installed on a computer. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at Windows product …
Windows Product Key: Everything You Need to Know Read MoreWindows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft. It was released on October 5, 2021. Windows 11 is a major upgrade from Windows 10, with a new user interface, new features, and improved performance. Here are some of the new features in Windows 11: System Requirements for Windows 11 To run Windows 11, your computer must meet the following …
What is Windows 11? Read MoreThis post will show you how to download the latest anti-malware definition updates for Microsoft Forefront Client Security, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 and Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection using Powershell commands. Step by Step Guide Windows x86 (32-bit) To download the definition updates files for 32-bit (x86-based) versions of Windows, run the following Powershell command: where: Windows x64 …
Use Powershell to download the latest offline definition updates for Microsoft Forefront Client Security, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 and Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection Read MoreScreen recording is a powerful tool that can help you capture everything that happens on your computer screen. Whether you want to record a tutorial, create a how-to video, or save a gameplay session, an on screen recorder can help. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about using an on screen recorder on your PC. Step …
Windows On screen recorder for PC Read MoreWindows Installer Media (also known as Windows Installation Media) is a tool provided by Microsoft that allows users to create a bootable installation media for Windows operating systems. It can be used to install or upgrade Windows on a computer or device, and can also be used to troubleshoot and repair issues with an existing Windows installation. To create a …
Windows Installer Media Read MoreI recently came across an issue that I had to diagnose where I needed to reset a device’s Group Policy settings. It wasn’t the easiest thing to find how to do, so I thought I would document it here in full step-by-step dummies guide method in case I need it in the future again. Group Policy Settings Here are the …
How to Reset Group Policy Settings to Default Read MoreHaving spent many years working with SCCM and looking for MSI installers to use for software deployment, I eventually wrote the MSI Downloader tool to help out others with getting hold of MSI installers. However, keeping the MSI versions up to date is a bit of a nightmare, and a lot of people, I know, are just looking for a …
MSI Installer Download Links Read MoreSuppose you are having a problem with logging into a computer which is connected to a corporate domain and just getting a blank black screen, known as the Black Screen of Death (BSOD). In that case, you can follow this guide on how to resolve it and get your computer back into full working order again. Instructions First of all, …
How to fix the Black Screen of Death Read MoreDepending on your environment, you may want to disable IPv6 on all networking connections, including wired and wireless connections. To do this, you can use a simple PowerShell script: Once you have run this script, you can go ahead and check the IPv6 settings on the target machine and you should see that it is now disabled.
How to Disable IPv6 on all Network Connections Read MoreIs Windows 11 better than Windows 10? If you’ve ever wondered if Windows 11 is better than Windows 10, well, you’re not alone. Since its debut in October 2021, Windows 11 has caused mixed feelings across the users: there was who cherished the tighter security features and requirements, i.e. the TPM 2.0, who remembered Microsoft’s promise not to create a …
Is Windows 11 better than Windows 10? Read MoreWe ran into a few strange issues today where we had applications like Word, Excel and Adobe Reader that would not open any of their associated files. We also had reports that network printing was not working correctly either. After much trial and error, we finally discovered that the reason for this was a Microsoft Update released under KB5005565. After …
Microsoft Update KB5005565 Breaks Printing and File Opening Read More
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